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Ian Cox Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newhalem, Washington on Aug 20, 2022

Victim Details

Apr 24, 2024

Jul 09, 2024

Ian

Cox

32

29

72 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 20, 2022

Newhalem

Washington

Whatcom County

No

142296

Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

Bellingham

Washington

Whatcom County

98225

311 Grand Avenue, Washington

3607786600

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.whatcomcounty.us/200/Sheriff

22A34625

2022-08-21

Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

296

Unknown

Hazel

Hazel

07/10/2026


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In the vast and rugged beauty of the North Cascades National Park, a passionate and experienced mountaineer named Ian Cox embarked on a solo climb on August 20, 2022. The 29-year-old from Washington set his sights on the challenging West McMillan Spire along the Mount Degenhardt Summit Loop Trail, a remote area just north of Diablo Lake. An Eagle Scout and a respected instructor with the Mountaineers, Ian was known for his meticulous planning and his deep respect for the power of the wilderness. ...
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Last Seen: Aug 20, 2022

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